I lived in England to learn English. When I went to England for the first time, it was like being on the Moon. I had no friends, I couldn't speak the language. I was very isolated.
I came to Los Angeles for the first time in 1994. I spoke no English. I only knew how to say two sentences: 'How are you?' and 'I want to work with Johnny Depp.'
In 1986, I was attacked in the street as I helped Neil Mullarkey from the Comedy Store Players to put up posters. We were in the wrong place at the wrong time - midnight - and we were English. I got kicked in the head.
Roberto: [looking through his book of English phrases] If looks could kill, I am a-dead now.
Roy Walker: Next was the English naturalist: Charles Darwin. He loved all living things. Creatures, plants... everything alive.
Ferris: Hi. Do you speak English? Garage Attendant: Uh, what country do you think this is?
Robby the Robot: If you do not speak English, I am at your disposal with 187 other languages along with their various dialects and sub-tongues.
Archie: You're going to shoot me? Otto: [in a pompous, English accent] Yep, 'fraid so, ol' chap! Sorry!
[after someone speaks to him in Irish Gaelic] Boss Tweed: They don't speak English in New York any more?
Bridget von Hammersmark: I know this is a silly question before I ask it, but can you Americans speak any other language besides English?
Joe (Cantonese)/Jeffrey (English): I thought those I killed deserved to die. Now I believe everbody has the right to live.
Lee: I believe in justice, but nobody trusts me. Joe (Cantonese)/Jeffrey (English): I have the same problem.
Joe (Cantonese)/Jeffrey (English): Would you rather see me dead or set free? Lee: Neither, if fate spares us.
Lee: Do all killers have a sense of honor? Joe (Cantonese)/Jeffrey (English): The world has changed. Honor is now a dirty word.
[Danny points a gun at Jeff] Lee: Don't move! Jennie: Who is it? Joe (Cantonese)/Jeffrey (English): It's Dumbo. He's come to say bon voyage.
Lee: I wish I could have a friend like you. Joe (Cantonese)/Jeffrey (English): You will, in the next life.
Joe (Cantonese)/Jeffrey (English): Don't hurt her, you maniac! Johnny Weng: No, I won't hurt her. I'll blow her head off!
Pu Yi, at 15: [in heavily accented English] I know that you know that I know that you know that that is a dialogue between Confucius and Chuang Tzu.
Ethan: A fella could mistake you for a half-breed. Martin: Not quite, I'm eighth Cherokee, the rest is Welsh and English. Least that's what they tell me.
Damien: Micheail was killed because he wouldn't say his name in English. That what you call a martyr, is it, Teddy?
I say 20 words in English. I say money, money, money, and I say hot dog! I say yes, no and I say money, money, money and I say turkey sandwich and I say grape juice.
